I went to the vet today and they gave me Advantage for Dogs to use on my cats. They said it goes longer, 1/2CC for under 10 lbs and 1CC for 10 lbs or over for cats. Is this safe? It is 9.1% imidacloprid.

We have a multi-cat household. We applied Advantage for cats as advertised on all. Everyone was fine except for one, who appeared depressed. The next morning she went into convulsions & was foaming at the mouth. I went to one of the pet web sites that sells Advantage for cats & listed reversible neurological signs which included foaming at the mouth & twitching as a rare side affect. Sounds just like out kitty (who appears fine now).

Anyone know of a good alternative for a proven, sensitive kitty?

This product was bought from a reputable source (no from Ebay, etc.), and applied as directed.

For anyone who’s cat experiences the same thing, the vet just had us keep her in a cool room since the convulsions can raise their temp dangerously high…she was pretty much over it once we knew there was a problem & called the vet. Normally though, if noticed early, the vet can give some medicines to control the symptoms.

Thanks!
PS – This is a strictly indoor kitty, if that matters.

They’re scratching from time to time. It’s not like they scratch nonstop for hours. But they do scratch often. I did the treatment a month ago and also run a comb through them and never find anything. I have never seen a flea on them either. I look through their fur a lot and never spot fleas, never spot any black dirt or anything. Does it mean the fleas are gone? I’m just worried about the frequent itching? it’s not like they do it for long though.

Ahh I’m so stressed out. What’s up with animals CONSTANTLY having problems and having to visit vets all the time. I am 20 and only went to the doctor once in my entire life. No one in my family ever goes and we’re all so healthy and fine. Sometimes it’s worms, sometimes it’s fleas, sometimes it’s diarrhea, sometimes it’s bloody stools, sometimes it’s lethargy and no eating, sometimes it’s ear mites, sometimes it’s a swollen paw! I mean WTF I love my cats but damn I visited the vet more than 7 times within 5 months. LITERALLY!

My cats have fleas and I assumed they had worms as well. It was confirmed today when I saw the tapeworms. I have ordered the medicine and I am waiting for it to arrive. When it does get here can I give both of the medications to treat both problems at the same time, or should I do one first before the other? I would call the vet, but it is closed and since I have not given it to them yet I just wanted a rough idea.

Thanks in advance for polite and honest answers.

it says tht it kills fleas ticks lice and ear mites and i should consult a vet if my cat is nursing but i dont have the money to see a vet. so please help.